Geography

The River Deben rises in the parish, and runs along a prolonged ford through the village, and claims to be the third longest ford in the United Kingdom.

Services and Amenities

This large village has many shops including a supermarket, green grocers, butcher, bakers, florists, antiques, hardware, pottery and newsagents. There are two pubs, The Woolpack and The Angel, and several cafes. Services include a post office, library, pharmacy, doctors, police station and fire station.

Debenham High School (for students aged 11–16) is situated on Gracechurch Street. Debenham also has a primary school for ages 5-11.